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HUGO NEVES PEREZ

PERSONAL CON CONTRATO PREDOCTORAL

DERECHO CONSTITUCIONAL

FACULTAD DE DERECHO

hugo.neves@der.uned.es

(+34) 91398-

Academic Information

PhD Candidate in the Official Program in European Union, National Distance Education University (UNED).

Master’s Degree in Constitutional Law, Menéndez Pelayo International University (UIMP) and Center of Political and Constitutional Studies (CEPC).

Master’s Degree in Human Rights, Democracy, and Globalization, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC).

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, National Distance Education University (UNED).

Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences of Public Administration, National Distance Education University (UNED).

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM).

Academic positions held

Predoctoral Researcher in Constitutional Law, National Distance Education University (UNED). Since 2025/Actually.

Tutor Professor in Constitutional Law, Escuelas Pías Associated Center, UNED. (Subjects: Theory of the Constitutional State, Constitutional Law I & II). Since 2025/Actually.

Lecturer in Constitutional Law, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). 2024/2025 academic year. 

Research activity

Research Interests:
– Economic Constitutional Law
– European Union Law
– Political  Economy

Research Groups: 
– Member of the research group "Derechos Fundamentales Multinivel / Multilevel Fundamental Rights (FUND-RIGHTS)" (UNED)
– Member of the teaching innovation group "Enseñar Derecho Constitucional (DeConsEns)" (UNED)

Teaching

No tiene docencia en el curso actual

Docencia

Research

RESEARCH GROUPS

  • Multilevel Fundamental Rights (FUND-RIGHTS) Research on the protection of rights within the European multilevel system (national, supranational, and international). It analyzes the interaction between national constitutions, the EU Charter, and the European Convention on Human Rights.+ info
  • Teaching Constitutional Law (DeConsEns) Group dedicated to the design and renewal of active methodologies for teaching Constitutional Law. It aims to foster student participation and practical learning within UNED’s Undergraduate and Master’s degrees.+info

RESEARCH PROJECTS

  • Law and Constitution This project focuses on the creation of updated teaching materials for studying the constitutional framework within the context of contemporary crises. It aims to adapt theoretical content to current social and political realities, providing dynamic resources for UNED students.+info
  • Introduction to Human Rights Law A project dedicated to developing pedagogical tools for learning the fundamentals and protection systems of fundamental rights. The goal is to simplify the understanding of legal guarantees at both national and international levels.

Publications

  • PUBLICATIONS IN MAGAZINES Scientific Articles
    The European Green Deal as a tool to guarantee human rights: a vision of sustainability and social justice. Revista Hispanoamericana de Derechos Humanos, No. 6, pp. 7-27, 2025.
    The European Union as a normative power in a globalized world: dream or reality?. Revista Jurídica de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, No. 50, pp. 175-191, 2025.
    Chilean regionalism as a constitutional project: origin, evolution, challenges, and current models. Revista Estudios Constitucionales, Special Issue, University of Talca, 2024.
    The expansion of the European Union after the Granada Summit: stability, deadlock, or momentum?. Revista de Estudios Europeos, No. 84, University of Valladolid, 2024.
    Open strategic autonomy: the European Union's response to a new geopolitical scenario. Novum Jus, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 215-236, 2023.

    Book Chapters
    From regional policy to constitutional principle: legal evolution of cohesion in the EU. In Governing global disorganization, Dykinson, 2026.
    Global market failures and legal responses: the need for a transnational economic constitutionalism. In Governing global disorganization, Dykinson, 2026.
    The silent constitutionalization of European economic policy. Tirant lo Blanch, 2026.
    Global citizenship in times of crisis: rethinking education from the SDGs. In Technoscience in context, Dykinson, 2025.
    From quantitative impact to social incidence: new approaches in Legal and Political Sciences. In Saying and understanding, Dykinson, 2025.
    Educating for dialogue: democracy, dissent, and coexistence. In Multiple perspectives for a complex world, Tirant lo Blanch, 2025.
    Eurasia in the 21st century: security and influence of the EAEU in global geopolitics. In Realities and challenges of food policies, Dykinson, 2025.
    Public policies in transition: Next Generation EU funds as a lever for change in Spain. In Realities and challenges of food policies, Dykinson, 2025.
    Portugal facing the past: challenges and achievements in the implementation of transitional justice. In Realities and challenges of food policies, Dykinson, 2025.
    Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: opportunity or threat?. In Human rights and artificial intelligence, Aranzadi, 2024.
    Decentralized cooperation: a public policy for sustainable development. In Requirements for governance... in the rural world, Dykinson, 2024.
    Participatory environmental governance within the framework of the European Green Deal. In Requirements for governance... in the rural world, Dykinson, 2024.
    Human rights and sustainable development: an analysis from corporate social responsibility. In Requirements for governance... in the rural world, Dykinson, 2024.

    Book Reviews
    Garton Ash, T. (2023). Homelands: A Personal History of Europe. Relaciones Internacionales, No. 59, pp. 233-235, 2025.
    Review: «Michael J. Sandel: "Democracy’s Discontent"». Res Publica, No. 273, 2024.
    Chomsky, Noam. Why Ukraine?. Papeles de Europa, No. 37, pp. 1-2, 2024.
    Valhondo Crego, J.L. "Threatened communities and media identities under construction". Teknokultura, Vol. 21, No. 2, 2024.
    Chul Han, B. (2022). Infocracy: Digitalization and the Crisis of Democracy. Política y Sociedad, Vol. 64, No. 1, 2024.
    Aldecoa, F. & Guinea Llorente, M. (Eds.) (2023). Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Relaciones Internacionales, No. 53, pp. 173-175, 2023.

  • PUBLICATIONS AT CONFERENCES International and National Congresses
    From Guaranteed Cohesion to Conditional Cohesion: A New Constitutional Conflict in the EU. XI International Congress on the European Union. Brussels, Belgium, 2025.
    Global Economic Constitutionalism: Towards a Legal Governance of Global Public Goods. II International Congress on Political Science, Public Administration, and International Relations (CIPARI). Virtual, 2025.
    Economic Cohesion as a European Constitutional Principle: Limits and Challenges. II International Congress CIPARI. Virtual, 2025.
    The Constitutionalization of European Economic Governance: Between Fiscal Discipline and Solidarity. II International Congress CIPARI. Virtual, 2025.
    Constitutionalism and Economic Rationality: Tensions in the Construction of New Fundamental Rights. Congress on New Fundamental Rights and Global Constitutionalism. Malaga, Spain, 2025.
    Teaching Democracy in Times of Polarization: Challenges and Strategies. IV International Congress on Teaching Innovation, Education, and Knowledge Transfer (INECO). Madrid, Spain, 2025.
    Training Global Citizens: Education, SDGs, and the Role of Social and Legal Sciences. IV International Congress INECO. Madrid, Spain, 2025.
    Beyond the Impact Factor: Rethinking Knowledge Transfer in Legal and Political Sciences. IV International Congress INECO. Madrid, Spain, 2025.
    Next Generation EU Funds: Transforming Public Policies in the Pursuit of Resilience and Sustainability in Spain. IV International Congress on Land and Human Rights. Seville, Spain, 2024.
    Transitional Justice in Portugal: Challenges and Progress in the Consolidation of Human Rights. IV International Congress on Land and Human Rights. Seville, Spain, 2024.
    Security and Geopolitics in Eurasia: The EAEU and its Role in the New World Order. IV International Congress on Land and Human Rights. Seville, Spain, 2024.
    Decentralized Cooperation as a Driver for Sustainable Development. III International Congress on Land and Human Rights. Seville and Cordoba, Spain, 2023.
    Sustainable and Responsible Corporate Management as a Measure to Protect Human Rights and the Environment. III International Congress on Land and Human Rights. Seville, Spain, 2023.
    Citizen Participation and Governance in the European Green Deal. III International Congress on Land and Human Rights. Seville and Cordoba, Spain, 2023.
    The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Exercise of Human Rights. II International Congress on Human Rights, Digital Violence, and Artificial Intelligence. Burgos, Spain, 2023.
    Corporate Social Responsibility as a Guarantor of Sustainability and Human Rights Protection. Congress on Business and Human Rights. San Sebastian, Spain, 2023.
    Transparency of Political Parties and its Influence on Citizen Trust in the Political System. VIII International Congress on Transparency and Good Governance. Alcala de Henares, Spain, 2023

    Scientific Workshops and Seminars
    Cohesion Policy as a Legitimation Mechanism for the European Union. VI Scientific Workshop of the UNED International Doctoral School. Madrid, Spain, 2025.
    European Cohesion: The Impact of Cohesion Policy on the Legitimacy of the European Union. Carlos V – Angela Merkel European Award Doctoral Seminar. Cuacos de Yuste, Spain, 2025.

  • OTHERS Cohesion and legitimacy: can Europe rebuild trust in times of uncertainty?. Blog CEPC, Center for Political and Constitutional Studies, 2025.
Otros

Other activities

Others

IV Premio Jean Monnet de Ciencias Sociales. Red Jean Monnet BRIDGE
Watch (2024)
Premio XIII Jóvenes Investigadores de la RJUAM. Revista Jurídica de la
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (RJUAM) (2023)
Socio de la Asociación de Constitucionalistas de España (ACOES)